USGA official calls Broadmoor course layout “a test”

COLORADO SPRINGS — Speaking Wednesday during a scheduled USGA news conference, Ben Kimball, the director for the 66th U.S. Women’s Open, talked about the 7,047-yard setup of The Broadmoor’s East Course.

Kimball said feedback from players has been about what he would expect for a U.S. Open setup, which includes thick rough and slick greens.

“There are certain things that we’re going to agree with; there are certain things we’re going to disagree with,” Kimball said. “Being our national championship, obviously we want to make sure that there is the ultimate test.

“…We want to make sure that even though everywhere you go you’re going to hear a little complaining or whining about certain things out there, I think the setup is very fair.

“…(The players) realize that this is the U.S. Women’s Open, and they’ve got quite the test, the battle, in front of them.”